Sundance Darling Brings Shooting to the Big Screen

7/2/2013 12:36PM

“Fruitvale Station” caused quite a stir when it premiered at Sundance in January, sparking a drawn-out bidding war. Rachel Dodes joins Lunch Break with a look at the film, which continues a long cinematic tradition of movies that take place within the span of a single day. Photo: The Weinstein Co.

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